2018 Ford Fusion vs 2018 Mazda6

As anyone who reads our Akins Ford Blog knows, we love talking about the versatility of the 2018 Ford Fusion lineup – which we have right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s because, while there are a ton of adjectives that can be used to describe the new Ford Fusion lineup – words like powerful, capable, efficient, roomy, fun to drive, functional, comfortable, sleek, sporty, etc. – versatility really is the best way to describe it.

We say that because the 2018 Fusion lineup offers something for everyone – from base models that perfectly combine power and fuel efficiency to models focused more on power to hybrid and electric models. In other words, if you’re looking for a new sedan, the new Fusion lineup is where you’re going to want to begin and end your search. To see what we mean, check out this 2018 Ford Fusion versus 2018 Mazda6 head-to-head model comparison.

As you can see in the table above, the 2018 Mazda6 lineup is completely and utterly outclassed, outmatched and outperformed by the 2018 Ford Fusion lineup. And it all begins with – you guessed it – the 2018 Fusion lineup’s versatility. That’s because the new Ford Fusion lineup lets you choose between six powertrain choices, including hybrid and electric powertrain options. The new Mazda6 lineup, on the other hand, features only one gasoline engine and nothing else.

You’re also getting more power and better gas mileage with the new Fusion lineup. More specifically, the 2018 Ford Fusion lineup can offer you up to 325 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque and get you up to 104 city MPG and 91 highway MPG. Conversely, the 2018 Mazda lineup can offer you up to only 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque and get you up to only 27 city MPG and 35 highway MPG.

The new Ford Fusion lineup continues its dominance over the new Mazda6 lineup once you head inside the two vehicles. That’s because the 2018 Ford Fusion lineup provides 102.8 cubic-feet of total passenger volume, whereas the 2018 Mazda6 lineup provides only 99.7 cubic-feet of total passenger volume.